The First Americans Set
- List Price: $79.05
- Binding: Boxed Set
- Publisher: Facts on File
- Publish date: 01/01/1993
Description:
The First Americans set presents young readers with an inviting, systematic introduction to a wide range of Native American cultures by placing each nation or tribe within its geographical, cultural, and historical context.
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The highly readable chapters of each volume are divided into four categories:
-- Roots: provides an overview of each region with maps, tribal family trees, descriptions of terrain and climate, and an examination of various tribal languages
-- Way of life: takes a look at different forms of clothing, shelter, and tools, as well as methods of gathering, growing, hunting, and cooking food
-- Rituals: explores folklore, myths, religions, and religious ceremonies
-- Change: documents the history of Native American relations with early white settlers and modern Americans in an objective manner.
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